Pecan Pie Bar
Delight in rich and buttery pecan pie bars featuring a crisp shortbread crust topped with a gooey, nutty pecan filling—perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, granulated sugar, and salt until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Stir in pecan halves until fully coated.
- Pour pecan mixture evenly over the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, until filling is set and golden brown.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
For an extra decadence, serve these bars slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Find it online: https://midwestmommy.com/pecan-pie-bar-delicious-dessert-recipe/